Age
Apply before turning 36, using Australian Eastern time. Avoid leaving the application until your birthday.
References: AU-417
Italian passport / Working Holiday
Australia Working Holiday for Italian citizens (2026)
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Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Initial funds
- Prepare at least AUD 5,000 + departure costsLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Visa fee
- AUD 840 · first 417Learn moreReferences: AU-417-COST AU-417
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Application dates and timing
- Enter within 12 months of grantLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Study
- Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Work
- Usually 6 months with one employerLearn moreReferences: AU-417
Italy →AustraliaAustralia Working Holiday for Italian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
The period starts on first entry after grant. Check the entry deadline in your grant notice.
References: AU-417
Initial funds
This is a cautious preparation reserve: the source says usually about AUD 5,000 for initial expenses plus the fare to leave. It is neither an exact universal threshold nor the full trip budget.
References: AU-417
Visa fee
The indexed official overview inspected on 18 October 2026 shows AUD 840 for a first 417, distinct from AUD 1,000 for a second/third visa. Health checks, police certificates and biometrics may cost extra. Reconfirm the total in ImmiAccount before payment.
References: AU-417-COST AU-417
Annual quota
No numerical Italian allocation was established in the consulted 417 overview. No count or promise of unlimited or remaining places is inferred.
References: AU-417
Application dates and timing
The entry deadline is separate from the twelve-month stay beginning on first entry. The consulted page establishes no Italian annual opening day; do not use the 462 programme’s 1 July as a 417 deadline.
References: AU-417
Language
The consulted 417 checklist gives no English score for this passport. Do not import 462 language evidence; a course can help daily life without proving visa eligibility.
References: AU-417
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Enter on the passport linked to the grant, including dual citizens. Notify Home Affairs of a replacement passport before travel. No unsupported minimum remaining-validity period is added.
References: AU-417
Insurance
The 417 page recommends cover for unexpected treatment and says healthcare costs remain your responsibility. This recommendation is not recast as a universal requirement; read your actual visa conditions.
References: AU-417
Documents and participation
A first visa requires no previous entry on a 417 or 462. Italians use the 417; do not copy another nationality’s 462 education or support-letter requirements.
References: AU-417
Step 2
Apply for the visa
- Check the first Working Holiday 417 category, passport, age and previous stays.
- Apply online through ImmiAccount from outside Australia.
- Upload requested evidence and check the displayed charge before paying.
- Wait for the decision before non-refundable commitments.
Step 3
After approval
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Prepare your trip
Prepare an English CV and interviews. Keep any course within the visa’s study limit.
Application and travel
Use ImmiAccount and retain the grant letter with entry deadline and conditions. A submitted application is not a granted visa.
References: AU-417
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
A personal planning aid. Nothing is sent, and it does not assess visa eligibility.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Enter on the passport linked to the grant and check conditions/expiry in VEVO. Temporary departures do not extend twelve months; retain health cover and check tax obligations before working.
Work
The limit concerns one employer, not the total time you can work during the stay. Check exceptions and permissions with Home Affairs.
Study
Study and training are limited to four months, equivalent to 17 weeks. English lessons can help with interviews and daily life without guaranteeing a job.
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Prepare your language skills for the trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Study and training are limited to four months, equivalent to 17 weeks. English lessons can help with interviews and daily life without guaranteeing a job.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Italians use subclass 462?
No: this guide concerns a first 417. Do not transfer other nationalities’ support-letter or education conditions.
References: AU-417
Explore language courses →Can I work throughout my stay?
The usual six-month limit concerns one employer; check official exceptions before continuing that job.
References: AU-417
How does the first visa cost differ from repeat visas?
The indexed official overview inspected on 18 October 2026 shows AUD 840 for a first 417, distinct from AUD 1,000 for a second/third visa. Health checks, police certificates and biometrics may cost extra. Reconfirm the total in ImmiAccount before payment.
References: AU-417-COST AU-417
Is insurance recommended or a universal requirement?
The 417 page recommends cover for unexpected treatment and says healthcare costs remain your responsibility. This recommendation is not recast as a universal requirement; read your actual visa conditions.
References: AU-417
When do the twelve months start?
The entry deadline is separate from the twelve-month stay beginning on first entry. The consulted page establishes no Italian annual opening day; do not use the 462 programme’s 1 July as a 417 deadline.
References: AU-417
Which passport should I use as a dual citizen?
Enter on the passport linked to the grant, including dual citizens. Notify Home Affairs of a replacement passport before travel. No unsupported minimum remaining-validity period is added.
References: AU-417
How long can I study on a 417?
Study and training are limited to four months, equivalent to 17 weeks. English lessons can help with interviews and daily life without guaranteeing a job.
References: AU-417
Contacts and consular assistance
For requirements and your application, use the issuing authority’s official contact channels. For assistance to Italian citizens abroad, find the responsible office in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic and consular directory. An Italian consulate does not decide the host country’s visa.
Find the Italian embassy or consulate ↗Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-417 · Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417
Read the official instructions ↗Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-417-COST · Home Affairs · Working Holiday 417 category costs
Read the official instructions ↗Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.